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Dandelion Lemon Bars

Dandelion Lemon Bars That Brighten Your Spring Baking

Dandelion Lemon Bars combine sweet and tart goodness for a delightful spring treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Base
  • 2 cups Flour You can switch to gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Sweetens the bars.
  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt Just a pinch enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Very cold, cut into cubes.
For the Filling
  • 3 large Eggs Consider flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Fresh zest is key for vibrant taste.
  • 0.5 cups Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is best for richness.
  • 2 cups Dandelion Blossoms Yields the petals needed for the recipe.
For Serving
  • 0.25 cups Powdered Sugar Dust before serving.

Equipment

  • 9" x 13" pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9" x 13" pan with butter.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Press into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. Add in eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth.
  4. Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set around edges.
  5. Cool at room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Dandelion petals connect you to nature and enhance flavor. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor. Keep bars in an airtight container for up to a week.

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